This timeless classic has seen an explosion of vegan options in recent years.
Since it first came onto the scene in the ‘60s, the Chelsea boot has been a timeless wardrobe staple.
This minimalist style of boot is popular due to its versatility, and its function – they’re some of the easiest boots to get on and off.
Traditionally made out of leather or suede, vegans and vegetarians have often been left out of the party. Thankfully, that’s no longer the case.
As you’ll see below, there’s a small army of brands making vegan Chelsea boots for women. Let’s explore:
35. Best Classic Chelsea Boot – Bohema – “Chelsea Boots”
Made from Vegea grape leather, these Chelsea boots from Bohema are our top pick for classic Chelsea boots due to their elegance, minimalism, use of fair labour, and use of plant-based leather.
Standout features:
- Upper-mid range price point
- Bomeha plants 2 trees with every pair purchased
- Made from Vegea grape leather
- Made in Poland with fair labour
How vegan are they?
- While not a certified vegan brand, Bohema assures us that all components of their footwear is 100% vegan
Where do they ship to?
- Bohema ships worldwide
34. Best Black Chelsea Boot – Will’s – “Point Toe Chelsea Boots”
Will’s Vegan Store is a London-based brand that tries to make their footwear (and all products) as environmentally-low impact as possible. Their Point Toe Chelsea boots, which are delivered through their carbon-neutral supply chain in paper and cardboard packaging, are our top pick for “best black Chelsea boots.”
Standout features:
- Mid-range price point
- Certified carbon-neutral
- Made with fair labour in Portugal
How vegan are they?
- Will’s is a PETA-approved vegan brand, so you can trust these boots are 100% free from animal-derived ingredients, down to the glues
Where do they ship to?
- Will’s ships worldwide
33. Best Platform Chelsea Boot – Bohema – “Riot”
Another entry from Polish brand Bohema, the Riot is our pick for top vegan platform Chelsea boots. These mid-calf Chelsea boots boast a 5 cm platform sole, in an appealing street style.
Standout features:
- Upper-mid range price point
- Bomeha plants 2 trees with every pair purchased
- Made from Vegea grape leather
- Made in Poland with fair labour
How vegan are they?
- While not a certified vegan brand, Bohema assures us that all components of their footwear is 100% vegan
Where do they ship to?
- Bohema ships worldwide
32. Best Waterproof/Rain Chelsea Boot – nat-2 – “Rugged Prime”
From German brand nat-2 comes our pick for best waterproof rain/rubber vegan Chelsea boot. Made in Italy with fair labour, these boots have a unique luxury and vintage aesthetic, owing largely to their inclusion of recycled cork in the outer materials.
Standout features:
- Mid-range price point
- Waterproof
- Made in Italy with fair labour
How vegan are they?
- While not a fully vegan brand, nat-2 has assured us that these boots (and all others from their vegan line) are 100% vegan-friendly, down to the glues
Where do they ship to?
- nat-2 ships worldwide
31. Best Comfortable Chelsea Boot – Ahimsa – “Everyday” Boot
Brazilian brand Ahimsa is a pioneer in the vegan footwear space in their own right, while also making the shoes of many other footwear brands in their all-vegan factory in São Paulo.
Said to be ‘extremely comfortable,’ the Everyday Chelsea boots are designed to handle your daily grind with style, and are our top pick for best comfortable Chelsea boot. Currently available in brown or black.
Standout features:
- Mid-range price point
- Handmade in a vegan factory in Brazil
- Extremely light (weighs approx. 420 grams)
How vegan are they?
- Ahimsa is a PETA-approved vegan brand, so you can trust these boots are 100% free from animal-derived materials & ingredients, down to the glues
Where do they ship to?
- Ahimsa ships worldwide
30. Best Brown Chelsea Boot – Matt & Nat – “Zuke”
Owing to its use of recycled materials, its contrasting features, and its chunky soles, the Zuke from Canadian brand Matt and Nat is our pick for top best brown vegan Chelsea boots (although it’s also available in green, blush, and black).
Standout features:
- Mid-range price point
- Made primarily with recycled PVB
How vegan are they?
- Matt & Nat is a PETA-approved vegan brand, so you can trust these boots are 100% free from animal-derived materials & ingredients, down to the glues
Where do they ship to?
- Matt & Nat ships worldwide via their US-international website
29. Best for Winter – Will’s – “Insulated Waterproof” Chelsea Boots
London-based Will’s makes their way onto the list for another entry, which is no surprise as this brand has been making quality, carbon-neutral footwear at reasonable prices for quite some time.
Said to be very warm and comfortable, these elegant boots are our choice for best vegan winter Chelsea boots.
Standout features:
- Mid-range price point
- Warm in temperatures as low as to -22° / -7.6°F
- Certified carbon-neutral
- Made with fair labour in Portugal
How vegan are they?
- Will’s is a PETA-approved vegan brand, so you can trust these boots are 100% free from animal-derived ingredients, down to the glues
Where do they ship to?
- Will’s ships worldwide
28. Best Chunky/Lug Sole – V.GAN – “Green”
Our choice for best chunky/lug sole is the Green from London-based V.GAN. These warm-lined boots feature a bold lug sole with a minimalist upper.
Standout features:
- Mid-range price point
- 80% recycled TR (rubber) soles
- Warm lining
- Made in Portugal with fair labour
How vegan are they?
- V.Gan is a PETA-approved vegan brand, so you can trust these boots are 100% free from animal-derived materials & ingredients, down to the glues
Where do they ship to?
- V.Gan ships worldwide
27. Best Vegan Ugg-Style Chelsea Boot – PRIVATO – “Stivali”
Ugg-style vegan Chelsea boots combine two popular styles – one known for casual comfort, and one known for versatile elegance. An odd mix to be sure… but it works.
Our pick for best vegan Ugg-style boots comes from Italian brand PRIVATO, who manages to blend the best of both these styles.
Standout features:
- Mid-range price point
- Incorporates many recycled materials
- Made in Italy with fair labour
How vegan are they?
- While not certified, PRIVATO’s COO and Co-Founder Adriana has assured us that these boots (and all PRIVATO footwear) are 100% vegan-friendly
Where do they ship to?
- PRIVATO ships worldwide
26. Best Dr. Martens-Style Chelsea Boot – Dr. Martens – “2976 Felix” Chelsea
Our pick for best vegan Dr. Martens-style Chelsea boots comes from (drumroll) – Dr. Martens! Their iconic Chelsea boot that’s been produce since the 70s is now in a vegan version. They’re currently available in black with contrast stitching, and the signature Doc’s translucent sole.
Standout features:
- Mid-range price point
- Unisex
How vegan are they?
- Dr. Martens informed us that they have an agreement with suppliers that their vegan models will “not contain any materials or components which are derived from animals”
Where do they ship to?
- Dr. Martens ships worldwide, and has a strong international retail presence
25. Best Faux Leather Chelsea Boot – Bhava – “Anika”
New York-based Bhava studio uses premium Italian vegan leather to craft the timeless “Anika,” our choice for top faux leather Chelsea boots. The Anika is currently available in black.
Standout features:
- Lower-mid range price point
- Made with fair labour in Spain
- Made in limited quantities
- 4.5 cm (1.8”) heel
How vegan are they?
- Although not a certified vegan brand, the Bhava team has informed us that their footwear does not contain any animal derived products
Where do they ship to?
- Bhava ships worldwide
24. Best Cream Chelsea Boot – BC Footwear – “In the Cards”
Featuring a minimalist design, and a mildly chunky sole, “In the cards” from California-based BC Footwear is our top pick for cream-coloured vegan Chelsea boot.
Standout features:
- Lower-mid range price point
How vegan are they?
- Although not a certified vegan brand, the BC Footwear team has informed us that their footwear does not contain any animal derived products
Where do they ship to?
- BC Footwear only ships within the US, from their official site, but Amazon shipping can vary depending on local product availability
23. Best Heeled Chelsea Boots – V.GAN – “Lychee”
Featuring a professional, dressy, and sleek aesthetic, the “Lychee” from V.GAN features an upper made from GRS-certified recycled PU upper, a lining made from recycled nylon, and a sole made from recycled resin.
Standout features:
- Mid-range price point
- Made almost entirely from recycled materials
- Made in Portugal with fair labour
How vegan are they?
- V.Gan is a PETA-approved vegan brand, so you can trust these boots are 100% free from animal-derived materials & ingredients, down to the glues
Where do they ship to?
- V.Gan ships worldwide
22. Best Knee-High/Tall Chelseas – Public Desire – “Andi”
4.7 stars out of 87 reviews on the Public Desire website are enough to convince us that Andi from Public Desire is best-in-class when it comes to knee-high chunky-soled tall Chelsea boots.
Standout features:
- Affordable price point
- 2” heel height
How vegan are they?
- Public Desire has informed us that all of their products are vegan-friendly (and as recently as 2023, were PETA-approved vegan as a brand, until the certification lapsed)
Where do they ship to?
- Public Desire ships worldwide
21. Best Mid-Calf – Zette – “Chloe”
Made by the Australian brand Zette, the chunky-soled “Chloe” boot is our top pick for mid-calf vegan Chelsea boot.
A modern take on a classic style, Chloe is practical and versatile for your outdoor adventures.
Standout features:
- Mid-range price point
- Hand made in an all-vegan factory in Brazil
How vegan are they?
- Zette is a PETA-approved vegan brand, so you can trust these boots are 100% free from animal-derived ingredients, down to the glues
Where do they ship to?
- Zette ships worldwide
20. Best White Chelsea Boot – Vegetarian Shoes – “Airseal”
Featuring thick, grippy, and translucent street soles to provide excellent shock absorption, comfort and insulation, the Airseal from British brand Vegetarian Shoes is our choice for top vegan white Chelsea boots. The brand claims to have sold “loads” of these boots throughout the years.
Standout features:
- Made in the UK with fair labour
- Supports vegan charity Viva!
How vegan are they?
- Although not a certified vegan brand, the Vegetarian Shoes team has informed us that their footwear does not contain any animal-derived products
Where do they ship to?
- Vegetarian Shoes ships worldwide
19. Best Wide Fit Chelseas – Public Desire – “Astro”
From Manchester-based Public Desire, the Astro wide fit chunky sole, ankle-heeled Chelsea boots are designed to instantly amp up any outfit, and the reviewers who left an average of 4.8 stars based on 45 reviews on the Public Desire website tend to agree.
Standout features:
- Affordable price point
- Wide fit
- 1.5” heel height
How vegan are they?
- Public Desire has informed us that all of their products are vegan-friendly (and as recently as 2023, were PETA-approved vegan as a brand, until the certification lapsed)
Where do they ship to?
- Public Desire ships worldwide
18. Best Vegan Suede Chelsea Boots – Will’s – “Brogue Booties”
Not surprisingly, Will’s has another entry on this list. Created with Ecolabel certified vegan suede made in Italy that meets Oeko Tex 100 and REACH regulations, these booties feature brogue detailing, and cushioning insoles made with recycled rubber.
Standout features:
- Mid-range price point
- Certified carbon-neutral
- Made with fair labour in Portugal
How vegan are they?
- Will’s is a PETA-approved vegan brand, so you can trust these boots are 100% free from animal-derived ingredients, down to the glues
Where do they ship to?
- Will’s ships worldwide
17. Best Flat Chelsea Boots – King55 – “Tokio”
The “Tokio” by Brazilian brand King55 is a sneaker boot version of this classic style. Said to be very comfortable by its reviewers, Tokio is our pick for best flat vegan Chelsea boots.
Standout features:
- Mid-range price point
- Made in an all-vegan factory in Brazil
How vegan are they?
- King55 used to be PETA-approved vegan as recently as 2022, although that certification has lapsed. King55 claims to be a “100% vegan brand.” Their shoes are also made in an all-vegan factory in Brazil
Where do they ship to?
- King55 ships worldwide
16. Best Affordable Option – Friendship Shoes – “Kinsey Dealer Boot”
Featuring welted creeper soles and bold, contrasting elastic panels, the Kinsey provides a little flair to the tradition dealer/Chelsea boot.
Standout features:
- Affordable price point
- Made with fair labour in the UK
How vegan are they?
- Friendship Shoes has informed us that all of their products are vegan-friendly (and as recently as 2023, were PETA-approved vegan as a brand, until the certification lapsed)
Where do they ship to?
- Friendship shoes ships worldwide
15. Best Vegan Luxury Chelsea Boots – ROMBAUT – “Boccaccio”
From Belgium-based ROMBAUT comes our choice for best vegan luxury/designer boots. These ankle-high monochromatic boots feature a chunky sole.
Standout features:
- Luxury/designer price point
- Made in Portugal with fair labour
How vegan are they?
- ROMBAUT has informed us that their shoes are “100% vegan and free of all animal-derived materials.”
Where do they ship to?
- ROMBAUT ships worldwide
14. Best Avant-Garde – Embassy of Bricks & Logs – “London Chelsea”
From German brand Embassy of Bricks and Logs come our pick for top avant-garde/ultra modern vegan Chelsea boots. Their London Chelsea model features natural rubber creeper-style soles with minimalist and sleek waterproof uppers.
Standout features:
- High-end price point
- Waterproof
- Made in an all-vegan factory in Brazil
- Natural rubber soles
How vegan are they?
- Embassy of Bricks and Logs is a PETA-approved vegan brand, so you can trust these boots are 100% free from animal-derived ingredients, down to the glues
Where do they ship to?
- Embassy of Bricks and Logs ships worldwide
13. Best Custom Made Chelsea Boot – Loyal Footwear – “Kiirsten”
Available in a variety of materials and two dozen colours, you’ll be able to create the perfect durable, animal-free, go-anywhere boot in a style that’s specific to you.
Standout features:
- High-end price point
- Made-to-order in New Jersey, USA
- Custom made
- Slow fashion focused
How vegan are they?
- Although not certified, Loyal Footwear has assured us that their footwear is 100% vegan-friendly, down to the glues. The owner selects every single material used, and makes the shoes herself in her Hoboken, NJ, workshop
Where do they ship to?
- Loyal Footwear ships worldwide
12. Best Jelly Chelsea Boots – Melissa – “Step”
Currently available in black or brown, the “Step” by Brazilian brand Melissa is a classic Chelsea boot design paired with a thick sole. Made with a proprietary and waterproof Melflex upper, this versatile boot is might be the perfect urban shoe.
Standout features:
- Mid-range price point
- Made in Brazil in their own factory
How vegan are they?
- While no longer registered as such, Melissa claims that their shoes are and always will be vegan
Where do they ship to?
- Melissa ships to Brazil, the UK, the US, and the EU through partner sites (and to many other countries through Amazon, depending on availability).
11. Best Sustainable Chelsea Boot – Risorse Future – “Penny”
With soles made from recycled rubber, a lining made from natural latex, uppers made from corn-based vegan leather, and an overall construction made locally with fair labour, the Penny from Italian brand Risorse Future is our top pick for ‘sustainable’/low-impact vegan Chelsea boot.
Standout features:
- Mid-range price point
- Made in Italy with fair labour
- Primarily made from low environmental impact materials
How vegan are they?
- While not registered with any certifying body, Risorse Future claims that their footwear is all completely free from animal-derived products
Where do they ship to?
- Risorse Future ships worldwide
10. Best Alternative/Punk Chelsea Boot – Altercore – “Viral”
From Polish brand Altercore comes our pick for best alternative/punk vegan Chelsea boots. These chunky boots feature a 4 cm platform sole, with thick, bold stitching.
Standout features:
- Lower-mid range price point
- 4 cm sole
- Made in Poland with fair labour
How vegan are they?
- Altercore has assured us that these boots, and others marked as vegan on their website, are free from any and all ‘zoonotic products’
Where do they ship to?
- Altercore ships internationally via Zibru
9. Best Barefoot Vegan Chelseas – Bohempia – “ROLA”
Made by Prague-based Bohempia, the ROLA is a barefoot take on the Chelsea boot – a ‘zero-drop’ high-top sneaker version with a wide toe box, and our top pick for best barefoot vegan Chelsea boot.
Standout features:
- Upper-mid range price point
- Made with fair labour in the EU
- Zero-drop, barefoot shoes
- Wide toe box
How vegan are they?
- Bohempia is a PETA-approved brand, so you can trust that these sneaker boot Chelseas are fully vegan, down to the glues
Where do they ship to?
- Bohempia ships worldwide
8. Best Printed Chelseas – Dogo – “Aura”
From Turkish brand Dogo comes our pick for best printed vegan Chelsea boots. Available in a wide variety of designs, ranging from art and nature inspired, to cityscapes and playful characters.
Standout features:
- Mid-range price point
How vegan are they?
- Dogo has assured us that these boots, and all of their others, do not contain any animal-derived ingredients
Where do they ship to?
- Dogo ships worldwide
7. Best Buckled – Flexus – “Marilla Bootie”
From American brand Flexus comes our pick for top buckled vegan Chelsea boots. These boots are said by their reviewers to be super comfortable, and feature a faux-croc skin element that gives them a little extra flair.
Standout features:
- Lower-mid range price point
How vegan are they?
- While not a fully vegan brand, Flexus has assured us that these boots, and any marked as “vegan friendly” on their site, do not contain any animal-derived ingredients
Where do they ship to?
- Flexus ships worldwide
6. Best Croc-Style Chelseas – Good Guys Go Vegan – “Rockwell”
From French brand Good Guys Go Vegan comes our pick for best clog-style vegan Chelsea boots (and possibly the only one, if we’re being honest). Made with REACH compliant microfibre, these booties are a fun cross between traditional Swedish clogs and the iconic British Chelsea boot.
Standout features:
- Upper-mid range price point
- 5.5 cm (2.2”) heel height
- Made in Europe with fair labour
How vegan are they?
- Good Guys is a PETA-approved brand, so you can trust that these clog-style Chelseas are fully vegan, down to the glues
Where do they ship to?
- Good Guys ships worldwide
5. Best Cowgirl-Style Chelsea Boots – A Perfect Jane – “Duke”
From Netherlands-based A Perfect Jane comes our choice for top western-inspired Chelsea boots. Made from apple-leather and other low-environmental impact materials, Duke is a versatile bootie with western flair that can be dressed up or down.
Standout features:
- Upper-mid range price point
- Made primarily from natural and recycled materials
- Made with fair labour in Portugal
How vegan are they?
- A Perfect Jane is a PETA-approved brand, so you can trust that these cowgirl-style Chelsea boots are fully vegan, down to the glues
Where do they ship to?
- A Perfect Jane ships worldwide
4. Best Colourful Chelsea Boots – TWOOBS – “Blush-elle Obama”
Australian brand TWOOBS is mostly known for their colourful, recyclable sandals, but the 28 five-star reviews out of a possible 28 show that they’ve hit the mark with their take on the Chelsea boot as well. These water-resistant (not waterproof) boots are currently available in blush, black, and khaki.
Standout features:
- Mid-range price point
- Made primarily from recycled plastic
How vegan are they?
- TWOOBS is a PETA-approved vegan brand, so you can trust that these boots are fully vegan, down to the glues
Where do they ship to?
- TWOOBS ships worldwide
3. Best Retro Vegan Chelsea Boot – Sorbas – “92V”
German brand Sorbas gets our nod for best retro vegan Chelsea boot. Made primarily from recycled polyester and recycled PU, the ’92V is a sleek, minimalist homage to the styles of the early nineties.
Standout features:
- Mid-range price point
- Natural rubber outsole
- Made with fair labour in Europe
How vegan are they?
- While not a fully vegan brand, Sorbas has assured us that these boots, and any marked as “vegan” on their site, do not contain any animal-derived ingredients
Where do they ship to?
- Sorbas ships worldwide
2. Best Blundstone-Style Chelsea – Blundstone – “Original Vegan”
Our top pick for best vegan Blundstone-style Chelsea boot is, of course, from Blundstone. The famous Australian brand now has their classic boots available in a vegan version in brown, black, or black with rainbow elastic.
Standout features:
- Mid-range price point
- Outsole heat resistant to 140°C.
- Oil, acid and organic fat resistant
How vegan are they?
- While not a full vegan brand, these boots have been lab-verified vegan by Eurofins Scientific
Where do they ship to?
- Blundstone ships worldwide through regional websites
1. Best Canvas Vegan Chelsea Boot – 8000Kicks – “Crossover Hemp”
From American brand 8000Kicks comes the Crossover Hemp, which is our choice for best canvas vegan Chelsea boot. Made from hemp fibres, these minimalist yet rugged boots are available in dark brown, full black, or black with brown soles.
Standout features:
- Upper-mid range price point
- Made with fair labour in Portugal
How vegan are they?
- While not certified, 8000 Kicks claims that all of their footwear is 100% vegan
Where do they ship to?
- 8000 Kicks ships worldwide
From brands making rain boots to those making dressier styles, there are a lot of players in the footwear space making options for this popular and timeless boot.
What’s your favourite boot from those listed above? Did we miss any versions of the Chelsea boot that you want to see included next time?
For men’s options, check out our guide on men’s Vegan Chelsea Boots.
Tim is the Founder of Get it Vegan. A vegan for nearly 10 years, he spends his days learning about veganism and animal welfare issues. He enjoys finding vegan-friendly items and saying, "Look, this is vegan!!" to anyone who will listen.
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